CHIROPRACTIC, A MANUAL HEALTH PROFESSION
Chiropractic is a health care profession specialized in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. It treats mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly of the spine, and also focuses on biomechanical and neurophysiological repercussions on the body.
In addition, chiropractic takes into account biopsychosocial factors and their impacts on health.
Chiropractic is recognised by health authorities in France and in more than 40 countries around the world.
PATIENT-CENTRED TREATMENT
Chiropractors are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. They treat mechanical pathologies, whether real or perceived, of the musculoskeletal system, especially pathologies of the spine. They can also treat their biomechanical and neurophysiological effects. Chiropractic treatment takes into account biopsychosocial factors that may impact health.
ESSENTIAL MANUAL TREATMENTS
Chiropractic addresses the entire neuromusculoskeletal system and any other related tissue. Practitioners use conservative treatment methods and primarily manual techniques including chiropractic adjustments, specific joint manipulations of the spine, the hips and peripheral joints.
A MANUAL THERAPY RECOGNISED AROUND THE WORLD
“Chiropractic is one of the most popularly used forms of manual therapy. It is now practised worldwide and regulated by law in some 40 national jurisdictions.” World Health Organization, 2005
For seniors
women
FOR WHO IS CHIROPRACTIC FOR?
Stressed people, teenagers, pregnant women, sedentary workers, athletes, elderly, children, menopausal women, active seniors… At all stages of life, chiropractic can help you improve your everyday comfort and life quality.
For children or teenagers
For adults
For amateur or professional athletes
WHAT DOES CHIROPRACTIC TREAT?
The chiropractor first verifies the complete medical history during which the patient describes his/her different pathologies or health problems. The chiropractor then conducts a clinical examination including orthopaedic and neurological tests.
If chiropractic meets the patient’s needs, the chiropractor will suggest a treatment.
The main reasons for consulting a chiropractor are:
- Pain
- Accidents
- Injuries
- Shocks
- Improving capacities
- Optimising performance
- Enhancing everyday comfort
CHIROPRACTIC: A RECOGNISED PROFESSION THAT IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE
2002
Chiropractic is recognised and legalised in France
2011
2011
INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research) evaluates and highlights the potential effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for acute or subacute low back and neck pain
Reduction of lower back, back and neck pain due to prolonged sitting
Improvement of mobility of upper and lower limbs
Relief of muscle tension and improve everyday well-being
An alternative to pain and anti-inflammatory medication and surgery for certain disorders
Advice on posture and rehabilitation